Reapplying for LLB Part II

Already admitted to LLB Part I?

If you have already been admitted to LLB Part I and passed LAW 121G, LAW 131, and/or LAW 141 with the minimum grades required, repeating these courses is not necessary.

If you do choose to re-enrol for any LLB Part I courses, you do not need to reapply for the LLB (single degree or conjoint) unless you are changing your non-law programme.

You only need to re-enrol if:

• You wish to improve your grades, or
• You have not yet passed a required course

You do not need to reapply for the LLB (single or conjoint) unless you are changing your non-law degree.

Find more information on LLB Part II requirements.

Re-enrolling after passing courses

If you have passed any of the LLB Part I courses and wish to improve your grades, you may repeat them under a Certificate of Proficiency (COP).

Only your highest grade for each LLB Part I course will count towards your LawGPA.

Find more information on how the LawGPA is calculated.

Re-enrolling after failing courses

If you did not pass LAW 121G, LAW 131, and/or LAW 141, you may self-enrol in the course(s) you failed.

If you are enrolling in any of these courses for a third time, you must apply for special permission. To apply for a third-time enrolment, complete the online form.

All non-law courses must be university courses at bachelor's level or higher.

Entry requirements for 2026

To be considered for LLB Part II 2026, you must have:

• Passed LAW 121G Law & Society
• Passed LAW 131 Legal Method and LAW 141 Legal Foundations with at least a C+ in each course
• Completed 15 points of a Waipapa Taumata Rau (WTR) course relevant to your degree (unless exempt)
• Passed at least 75 points (or equivalent) of non-law courses, including the WTR course
• Achieved a minimum LawGPA of 3.00 (C+)

Note: Students who began their Law Programme before 2025 and do not have a WTR course must complete an additional 15-point non-law course instead.

Entry requirements for 2027

To be considered for LLB Part II 2027, you must have:

• Passed LAW 121G Law & Society
• Passed LAW 131 Legal Method and LAW 141 Legal Foundations with at least a C+ in each course
• Passed at least 75 points (or equivalent) of non-law courses
• Achieved a minimum LawGPA of 3.00 (C+)
  

Find more information on LawGPA and applying and enrolling for LLB Part II.

Admission into LLB Part II is based solely on your LawGPA.

When reapplying

• If you repeat any of the LLB Part I courses, only your best grade counts
• If you complete additional non-law courses, your recent most, best 60 points will be used in your calculation.

LawGPA components

• LAW 121G – single weighted
• LAW 131 – double weighted
• LAW 141 – double weighted
• Recent most, best 60 points from non-law university courses at bachelor’s level or above (excluding WTR courses and pass/fail courses) – single weighted

Notes:

• "Recent most, best 60 points" includes courses completed in the most recent academic year (e.g., Summer School 2025 to Semester Two 2025)
• If any LLB Part I courses were repeated, only the highest grade is used

Grades not included in LawGPA

• Courses graded as Pass
• Withdrawals (W) from 2023 onwards

Important: If a course is graded as 'Pass' or 'Fail', you must complete an additional non-law course to meet the points requirement.

Find further information on LawGPA for LLB Part II Admission, and FAQ.

The WTR requirement depends on when you began your Law degree or if you change your programme.  

If you began your degree:

• Before 2025, or from 2026 onwards - you are not required to complete a WTR course
• In 2025 – requirements depend on any programme changes (see below).

Changing Programmes in 2025

• If you are reassigning 120 points or more to your new degree, you may apply for a WTR exemption
• If you are reassigning less than 120 points, e.g, changing from a BA to a BCom, or from a BA/LLB to a BCom/LLB, you must complete a WTR course

From 2026 onwards

If you change your programme, e.g., BA and LLB → BA/LLB, you are not required to complete a WTR course but may include one as part of your General Education requirement.

Find more information on Waipapa Taumata Rau Course.

Reapplying for LLB Part II does not usually delay completion of your conjoint degree, provided you do not repeat courses or change majors.

In some cases, you may progress more quickly in your other degree and complete it before finishing the LLB.

Find more information on Law Degree Planning.

If you decide not to continue with the LLB, your completed LLB Part I courses may usually be counted towards another degree.

For advice and assistance with this, please contact the Student Hubs or email undergradlaw@auckland.ac.nz.